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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wayne Lewis, Founding Member of Atlantic Starr, Dead at 68
Wayne Lewis, a founding member of R&B group Atlantic Starr, died Thursday, June 5. He was 68. His death was confirmed by the band. 'It's with great sadness we have to post the passing of Wayne Lewis on June 5, 2025,' the group posted on their official Facebook page Friday. 'Please keep the family in your prayers and respect there privacy #waynelewis #restinpeace #flyhigh Sunrise 4/13/1957 Sunset 6/5/2025 #restinpeaceWayne.' More from Rolling Stone George Wendt's Cause of Death Revealed Jonathan Joss, 'King of the Hill' Voice Actor, Fatally Shot at 59 Valerie Mahaffey, 'Northern Exposure' and 'Desperate Housewives' Actress, Dead at 71 Wayne Lewis, who served as a lead vocalist and keyboardist, and his brothers lead vocalist-guitarist David and trombonist-percussionist Jonathan formed the group in White Plains, New York in the late Seventies. The early core members included singer Sharon Bryant, trumpeter William Sudderth, saxophonist Damon Rentie (Koran Daniels replaced Rentie in 1981), bassist Clifford Archer, drummer Porter Carroll Jr., and percussionist-flutist Joseph Phillips. Wayne and David Lewis are credited with writing many of their songs. The band signed with A&M and released their self-titled debut album in 1978 featuring 'Stand Up,' which hit Number 16 on the R&B singles chart, and they dropped their sophomore LP the next year with Straight to the Point. Bryant led a pair of hits from their next albums, 'When Love Calls' from 1981's Radiant and the Number Two-charting 'Circles' from 1982's Brilliance. She scored another one with 'Touch a Four Leaf Clover' from 1983's Yours Forever before leaving to pursue a solo career, with Barbara Weathers replacing her. Their sixth album, 1985's As the Band Turns, found the group pared down to a quintet and also brought them their breakout hit 'Secret Lovers,' written and produced by Wayne and David Lewis. The single reached Number Three on the Billboard Hot 100 and Number One on the Adult Contemporary chart. They followed up with another smash hit 'Always,' which appears on 1987's All in the Name of Love. The song topped the pop and R&B charts. Their most recent album, Metamorphosis, arrived in 2017. Along with Wayne Lewis, the group's current lineup included Jonathan Lewis, and Melessa Pierce and Shammah Carter. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
The Drive
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Drive
Runaway Cummins Diesel Has Mind of Its Own, Fires Up Again After Shutdown
The latest car news, reviews, and features. Some consumers are scared by what connected cars can do with all personal information and self-driving features, but diesel trucks can have a mind their own, too. While this Cummins-powered sled puller won't be driving itself to the repo lot anytime soon, it suffered a runaway engine event that resulted in a big ball of flames before shutting down. That wasn't all, though, as the truck's starter began spinning spontaneously once safety crews arrived on the scene, causing the engine to run away a second time. The event took place at the Aonia Truck and Tractor Pull in White Plains, Georgia, on May 17. The Southern Pullers Association posted footage of the chaos online, and video footage reveals something isn't right from the start. The second-gen Ram leaves the line with a steady puff of white smoke, and pipes start glowing behind the truck's grille soon after. Within 30 seconds, the truck's engine goes up in flames. Runaway engine events occur when an uncontrolled amount of fuel is dumped into the cylinders. That could be diesel fuel, or it could be another combustible source like oil. This can happen in a few different ways, from a stuck injection pump forcing too much diesel into the engine to a faulty valvetrain or turbo seal leaking oil into the combustion chambers. It's unclear what was the cause here, but given the white smoke at the start of the run, it could have been oil-related. No matter the cause of the initial runaway, more baffling is how the starter began spinning again around the 1:23 mark. The engine had been shut down for than 10 seconds before it fired back up—literally. Track safety workers were on the scene with fire extinguishers and a water hose when the truck successfully started itself a second time, which was an obvious cause for concern. The sled operator had already disconnected from the truck and reversed away, meaning there was no extra weight to hold the truck back if it somehow bumped into gear. 'It's my understanding that the sled operator attempted to pull the kill switch, but the mechanism did not engage the guillotine,' wrote Georgia Motorsports Media videographer Keith Haag, who was behind the camera during the incident. 'Meanwhile, the driver was struggling to unbuckle and exit safely—understandably, opening the hood was not the top priority at that moment. And by the time someone tried popping the hood, it would not open,' Haag said. 'Once the driver exited, the kill switch at the back of the truck was manually activated, but by then, the fire had already warped the guillotine, preventing it from closing completely and failing to choke off the engine. There was also a front-mounted battery kill switch, but the fire made it completely unreachable. That's what allowed the starter to re-engage and the engine to run away a second time,' Haag said. Even then, the engine's revs would climb sky-high and drop back down, making it seem like the runaway was under control when it really wasn't. With every rev increase, the fire would grow, and we've seen what can happen as a result of that. It's a wonder the truck didn't throw any shrapnel, and Haag notes that the truck and engine are salvageable. Situations like this are unpredictable, and safety crews need to be trained on what to do if and when they encounter a runaway engine. Most are, as this type of issue happens from time to time at these events. It's important to note is that just because chaos seems to be under control for a moment doesn't mean it can't get even worse in a hurry. Anything that mixes flammable liquids with a combustion source, whether it be spark or compression, can lead to a bad time. Got a tip or question for the author? Contact them directly: caleb@
Associated Press
22-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Atlas Air Worldwide Releases 2024 Sustainability Report
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. ('Atlas' or the 'Company'), the leading global provider of outsourced aviation logistics, today announced the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report. Atlas' sixth Sustainability Report provides details on the initiatives and programs that are helping move the Company forward on its sustainability journey. The progress described in the report is aligned with four key pillars in Atlas' sustainability strategy: Preserve Our Planet, Care for Our People, Maximize Social Impact and Grow Responsibly. 'As the global leader in outsourced aviation logistics, we recognize our responsibility to Care for the World We Carry,' said Michael Steen, Chief Executive Officer, Atlas Air Worldwide. 'Our One Atlas strategy, which positions sustainability as both a business imperative and a competitive advantage, is central to how we deliver on our commitment. In 2024, we continued to embed sustainability across every part of our Company, from improving fleet efficiencies and reducing emissions, to elevating employee training and safety initiatives, to making a positive impact in the communities in which we operate and reinforcing our dedication to responsible business practices. This integrated approach is how we provide long-term value for our customers, build resilience for the future, and drive measurable impact across the global supply chain.' 'We have set meaningful goals to reduce our emissions, which contributes directly to our customers' own sustainability targets,' said Richard Broekman, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Sustainability. 'Last year, we modernized our fleet with eight new fuel-efficient widebody freighters, increased our use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and created efficiencies in our operations – all are contributing to decarbonization in the aviation industry. This report provides an overview of a year marked by steady progress as we continued to lay the groundwork to advance our sustainability strategy in the years to come.' Key highlights from the 2024 report include: Preserve Our Planet Care for Our People Maximize Social Impact Grow Responsibly To learn more about Atlas Air Worldwide's sustainability efforts, view the 2024 Atlas Sustainability Report: Sustainability – Atlas Air Worldwide. About Atlas Air Worldwide Atlas Air Worldwide is a leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services. It is the parent company of Atlas Air, Inc., and Titan Aviation Holdings, Inc., and is the majority shareholder of Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Inc. Our companies operate the world's largest fleet of 747 freighter aircraft and provide customers the broadest array of Boeing 747, 777, 767 and 737 aircraft for domestic, regional and international cargo and passenger operations. Contacts: Media: [email protected]
Associated Press
15-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Endo GUC Trust Provides Its First Quarter 2025 Report
WHITE PLAINS, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 15, 2025 / Matthew Dundon, Trustee of the Endo GUC Trust, formed upon the exit from Chapter 11 proceedings of Endo International plc and its affiliated debtors, announced that the Endo GUC Trust has released the attached financial statements and discussion for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, supplemented by a summary of material events which occurred from April 1, 2025 to May 13, 2025. To view full report please click here: Contact: Joshua Nahas, [email protected], (914) 341-1188 SOURCE: Dundon Advisers LLC press release
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
When is May's full moon? What to know about the Flower Moon
It's quite fitting that May's full moon is called the Flower Moon because as the old saying goes: April showers bring May flowers. This month's moon, which is also a micromoon, will rise in the night sky in mid-May amid a few other celestial events. Here's what to know about May's full moon. The full Flower Moon will make its appearance on Monday, May 12 and will reach peak illumination at 12:56 p.m. EDT, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. Many people are familiar with the term 'supermoon,' but a micromoon is the opposite. It occurs when the moon is at its farthest point from Earth, but it won't look any smaller, according to Time and Date. May's full moon is called the Flower Moon as it's a reflection of flowers blooming across large swaths of North America, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. The Flower Moon is also known as the Budding Moon, Frog Moon, and the Moon of Shedding Ponies. What to know: When to see 2025's full moons, total lunar eclipse and supermoons According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, moonrise for the Rochester area will happen by roughly 8:54 p.m. Monday, May 12 and will set at 5:23 a.m. Tuesday, May 13. Moonrise for the White Plains area will happen by roughly 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 12 and will set at 5:13 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, the Old Farmer's Almanac says. The next full moon is the Strawberry Moon, which occurs on June 11. Moonrise in the Rochester area is roughly 9:50 p.m. and around 9:24 p.m. in the Westchester area. When is Rochester's last frost?: What climate data tells us A few additional celestial events are taking place this month. Here's when you should take a look at the night sky to try and catch a glimpse: New Yorkers, specifically, will have a good chance of seeing the first quarter moon's close approach with Mars around May 3-4. Look for the half moon just after sunset to see a reddish planet nearby, Time and Date says. The Eta Aquarids meteor shower will peak May 5-6, according to NASA, which can bring fast meteors and up to 50 per hour during the peak. The moon, Venus and Saturn are aligning around May 23. See what it will look like from New York here: Emily Barnes reports on consumer-related issues for the USA TODAY Network's New York Connect Team, focusing on scam and recall-related topics. Follow her on X and Instagram @byemilybarnes. Get in touch at ebarnes@ This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Flower Moon: Date, timing and what to know about the micromoon
